The truth about toadsSaturday, May 17, 2008 @ 8:47AMYANTIS — The Stanley Ribbit frog landed a bit off target, but it didn't seem to matter very much. A bass bulged the surface at the edge of a nearby grass mat and left a defined wake in its path as it raced towards the gurgling, churning plastic toad.
Three in running to conduct symphony at Pops ConcertSaturday, May 17, 2008 @ 8:21AMThree Onalaska residents kicked off their campaigns this week to win the chance to conduct a song at the La Crosse Symphony Orchestra’s ninth annual Pops Concert.
N.Y. subway cars dropped in Md. waters to form reefsSaturday, May 17, 2008 @ 7:54AMN.Y. subway cars dropped in Md. waters to form reefs A massive front-end loader wrestled more than 40 stainless steel New York City subway cars off a barge yesterday, swinging them one by one over the gray, choppy water before releasing them with a splash.
Children enjoy annual fishing derby at Swift Ponds FridaySaturday, May 17, 2008 @ 7:06AMA little rain and some soggy pizza didn't stop local children from enjoying an evening of fishing on Friday at Swift Ponds.
Hole of the weekThursday, May 15, 2008 @ 7:30AMHessian Lake, Bear Mountain, N.Y. Take the Palisades Parkway north to the Bear Mountain Circle. Proceed south on Route 9W for about a half-mile, then bear right at the traffic light and follow the ramp to the Bear Mountain Inn. Park in the lot across from the inn, and it's a short walk to the water.